Tower 1226653 — Virginia Peak, NV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226653 — tower (type not specified) near Virginia Peak, Nevada. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226653 is a 24 m (78 ft) tower near Virginia Peak, Washoe County, Nevada. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 2, 2000. It is registered to Worldwide Communications Associates Inc., which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226653 |
| Unique system identifier | 2624642 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Registration issued | May 9, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-AWP-1907-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Worldwide Communications Associates Inc.
San Francisco, CA · FRN 0015013493
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Quaking Aspen Rd.
- City
- Virginia Peak
- State
- Nevada
- ZIP
- 89510
- County
- Washoe County
- County FIPS
- 32031
- Coordinates
- 39.75094, -119.46047
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Reno, NV · 1012403107 m
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Constructed
- Reno, NV · 1012404107 m
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1226653 compared with others?
At 24 m, structure 1226653 is about 24% below the 31 m average across the 219 structures registered in Washoe County. It is about 32% below the Nevada average of 35 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 31% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 23 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 24 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,465 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,488 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226653, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Virginia Peak in Washoe County, Nevada, at coordinates 39.75094, -119.46047, with the site address filed as "Quaking Aspen Rd.". Washoe County has 219 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 17 Nevada counties with registrations, and 119 of them are marked constructed. Nevada as a whole has 1,605 registrations, the 36th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Reno, NV · 1012403, a 2-tower array at 107 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1226653 on May 9, 2006. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 928 in Nevada.
Who owns antenna structure 1226653?
The FCC record lists Worldwide Communications Associates Inc. of San Francisco, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015013493. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 2 in Nevada. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (18 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-AWP-1907-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1226653?
Its registered overall height above ground is 24 m (78 ft), and 2,488 m (8,164 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226653?
The registered owner is Worldwide Communications Associates Inc., which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226653?
It is located near Virginia Peak, Washoe County, Nevada at Quaking Aspen Rd. (39.75094, -119.46047). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 2, 2000.
What type of structure is 1226653?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County has 219 FCC-registered antenna structures, 119 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 17 counties in Nevada.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1226653, Virginia Peak, Washoe County, Nevada”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nevada/virginia-peak-1226653 (data as of October 20, 2026).